Intel Core 5 223PE vs Intel Core 7 150UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 223PE and the Intel Core 7 150UL occupy entirely different positions in the database. The Core 5 223PE has a full suite of benchmark results, while the Core 7 150UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This creates an unusual comparison: the Core 5 223PE has measurable performance data, and the Core 7 150UL does not.

The Core 5 223PE delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26455 and a single-core score of 3734. Its Cinebench R20 results show 11111 multicore and 1568 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run produces 2666 multicore and 376 single-core. These scores place the Core 5 223PE at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, which indicates it sits well above the median performer.

PassMark results for the Core 5 223PE are extensive. The multithread score is 31124, and the single-thread score is 4219. Integer math reaches 99819, floating point math reaches 76468, and extended instructions score 24672. Data compression scores 346623, data encryption scores 18448, and random string sorting scores 35798. Physics processing scores 2493, while the find prime numbers test produces 159. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 223PE is 40585.

Because the Core 7 150UL has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison cannot rely on direct score differences. The database records zero wins for each processor in the head-to-head benchmarks section, as no matching test results exist for the Core 7 150UL. The comparison must instead draw on the architectural and specification differences between the two parts.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 223PE provide context for its standing. The Intel Core 7 253PE averages 40557, which is 0.1 percent behind the Core 5 223PE. The Intel Xeon 6357P averages 40630, 0.1 percent ahead. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H averages 40518, 0.2 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G averages 40718, 0.3 percent ahead. These margins are narrow, placing the Core 5 223PE in a tightly contested performance band around the 40500 to 40700 average score range.

The Core 7 150UL has no nearest rivals listed and no percentile ranking beyond the 50th percentile. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero. The database therefore shows a clear asymmetry: one processor has robust measured performance, and the other has no measured performance data at all.

The Verdict

The data supports selecting the Intel Core 5 223PE for any workload where measured performance matters. Its 87th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 40585 demonstrate that it performs competitively against processors in its immediate score band. The Core 7 150UL, with no benchmark scores and a 50th percentile default, cannot be positioned as a performance alternative based on the recorded data.

The Core 5 223PE achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26455 and a single-core score of 3734. These figures show strong multi-threaded capability relative to its single-thread result, which is typical for a processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. The 65 watt TDP indicates it is not an ultra-low-power part, but it is also not a high-TDP flagship. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz supports high single-thread performance, and the database confirms this with a PassMark single-thread score of 4219.

The Core 7 150UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads, but its base clock is only 1.70 GHz and its boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The 15 watt TDP places it in a low-power category. Without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm how that power envelope translates into actual performance. The Core 7 150UL does have a higher core count, but the Core 5 223PE has more threads, which matters for heavily threaded workloads.

For users choosing based strictly on the recorded data, the Core 5 223PE is the only part with verified performance measurements. The Core 7 150UL may offer lower power consumption and a different feature set, but the absence of benchmark results means it cannot be compared on performance grounds.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every measured performance category because it is the only processor in this comparison with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26455 and single-core score of 3734 show balanced capability. PassMark integer math at 99819 and floating point math at 76468 indicate strong general compute performance. Data compression at 346623 and data encryption at 18448 suggest solid throughput for those specific workloads.

The Core 5 223PE also wins on thread count. It has 16 threads versus 12 threads on the Core 7 150UL. This thread advantage supports better multitasking and parallel workload scaling. Its L3 cache of 24 MB shared is double the 12 MB shared on the Core 7 150UL, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

The Intel Core 7 150UL wins on power efficiency. Its 15 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the 65 watt TDP of the Core 5 223PE. This makes it suited for compact systems with limited cooling and power budgets. The Core 7 150UL also supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Core 5 223PE. It uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, which is a more capable integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 223PE. For systems relying on integrated graphics, the Core 7 150UL has the stronger visual output option.

The Core 7 150UL also has a higher core count at 10 cores versus 8 cores, though its thread count is lower. In workloads that favor physical cores over threads, the Core 7 150UL may have an edge, but the database provides no benchmark results to confirm this.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 in Cinebench R23 multicore. The Intel Core 7 150UL has no recorded Cinebench R23 score in the database.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core 7 150UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 16 threads. The Intel Core 7 150UL has 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 150UL supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 223PE does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which integrated graphics solution does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 7 150UL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core 7 150UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. Both are built on the same 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry.

Core counts differ. The Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 150UL has 10 cores and 12 threads. The thread count difference suggests the Core 5 223PE uses a configuration where every core supports two threads, while the Core 7 150UL has some cores that do not support hyper-threading, given its lower thread count relative to core count.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core 5 223PE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150UL also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core, and its shared L3 cache is 12 MB. The Core 5 223PE therefore has more L2 per core and double the L3 cache.

PCIe support differs. The Core 5 223PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. The Core 7 150UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Core 5 223PE a significant expansion and bandwidth advantage for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

Memory bandwidth also differs. The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 7 150UL has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus.

Specification Differences

The base clock speeds differ significantly. The Intel Core 5 223PE runs at a base clock of 2.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 7 150UL runs at 1.70 GHz. The boost clocks are closer: 5.20 GHz for the Core 5 223PE and 5.00 GHz for the Core 7 150UL.

TDP ratings are far apart. The Core 5 223PE is rated at 65 watts, while the Core 7 150UL is rated at 15 watts. This makes the Core 7 150UL a low-power part and the Core 5 223PE a mainstream desktop part.

The Core 5 223PE has a launch MSRP of $232. The Core 7 150UL has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

ECC memory support differs. The Core 5 223PE supports ECC memory. The Core 7 150UL does not support ECC memory.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 223PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 150UL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

PCIe generations and lane counts differ. The Core 5 223PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Core 7 150UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

The Core 5 223PE has a part number of SA4QF, while the Core 7 150UL has a part number listed as unknown. The Core 5 223PE was released on March 8, 2026, while the Core 7 150UL was released on April 7, 2024.

The Core 5 223PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 7 150UL has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are desktop market segment parts with active production status and use the Intel Socket 1700.